Does anyone dress up for dinner anymore?

[smcabee]

Nope, Park attire for me no matter where Im eating, which all complies with the rules. Unless we choose to do V&A that will not change in the foreseeable future.

 

[babesboo99]

I dress up when I am home if we go out. When I am on vacation I do not want to dress up if I do not have to. When we are in the parks and I have a reservation I am not going back to the hotel just so I can change then go back on the buses and back to the same park I came from to make anyone happy. if it fits the dress code I will dress in shorts or pants and a t shirts and shoes. I feel Now if there was a dress code suit and tie etc then I would make time to go to the room and change but if there is no reason then I will not do it.

 

[ncc1701]

We do one meal at YSH. I wear capri pants with a blouse and DH wears khaki with a polo shirt. However we stay on property and go back to POFQ after lunchtime most days anyway. During our meals there I have seen the whole range from "dressed up" ( dresses & jackets ) to park attire. I don't care how others are dressed.

 

[Micca]

Maybe it varies by region, but I don't see people dressed up for dinner hardly anywhere any more. I totally get the "I'm on vacation" attitude, and that it's time consuming to change clothes. Also it's pretty warm during most of the year at WDW, anything other than t-shirts & shorts and I'm going to be uncomfortable. There are a few places at WDW where I'd probably opt for a golf shirt with my shorts.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

but I don't see people dressed up for dinner hardly anywhere any more. I totally get the "I'm on vacation" attitude, and that it's time consuming to change clothes.

1) IMHO, when people dress so casually, they behave differently in/at the restaurant.
2) To me, it seems, when people dress better, they behave better.
3) Yes, I admit this is personal opinion.

 

[P800aul]

1) IMHO, when people dress so casually, they behave differently in/at the restaurant.
2) To me, it seems, when people dress better, they behave better.
3) Yes, I admit this is personal opinion.

Hi

Yes I agree the last time we dined at CG we dressed for it however the table next to us arrived from MK needed to charge their telephones at the outlet next to our table. Every time one lady got up to get her Telephone (to take a picture of her food) she had to spend time adjusting the Lycra shorts she wore under her shorts.

She took lots of photo and it had clearly been a long sweaty day in the MK.

Regards

Paul

 

[Beachangel]

Yup, I like to dress for dinner especially if eating later.....just don't feel comfortable in park clothes at an upscale restaurant after 7. It takes extra effort, since you have to go back to your resort to clean up, but it all how you plan your day.

 

[anniemae]

Nope, Park attire for me no matter where Im eating, which all complies with the rules. Unless we choose to do V&A that will not change in the foreseeable future.

This. I don't bring nice clothes to Disney, heck I don't even wear make up at Disney. We go in the summer and it is impractical to me to dress up. Disney is so casual and its so hot in the summer in FL. I wear t-shirts, shorts and good walking sneakers. That is how you will find me in any restaurant. We do eat at some nicer places like Le Cellier and Brown Derby, but everyone is dressed the same.

If we have a dinner reservation at a nicer restaurant we take a break in the afternoon and change clothes/freshen up/shower etc. But I will put on shorts and a t-shirt. They will be clean. I just can't imagine dressing up at Disney, but that's just me.

 

[georgina]

You will never catch me in a dress on vacation! Actually you will rarely catch me in one at home either, occasionally for church. We did dress a little nicer (khaki pants and sweater) when we went to Artist's Point, but it was in December and cold out! Park TS we just go in our park attire. I personally don't behave any differently based on what I am wearing.

 

[wifey]

We dress for dinner when in WDW. That said we allow plenty of time to return to our room, shower and change and take transport to the restaurants. Good quality polo shirts or short sleeved shirts for the guys and Suitable footwear and for me usually a nice dress that's comfortable but smart and a pair of strapped sandals.

We have been a little disappointed to see folks at Signature restaurants in swimwear and flip flops dining next to families who have taken notice of the dress code required and stated when booked. Honestly they need to tighten up on the dress codes. I can appreciate folks can get waylaid during the day by other events and kids get tired ( heck even the adults do too ). BUT Why insist on booking the ADRs that the restaurant has a dress code if they just ignore it when it suits them to?

 

[Belle5]

Let me start by saying we generally dress up slightly for signature dining (boys in dress shorts and a polo and DH in similar fashion. I might wear dress shorts and a short sleeveless blouse (depending on the time of year). Part of the Disney "draw" for our family is that DH who has to travel weekly and wear business clothes daily LOVES that he can have fine dining in Disney while wearing something that feels like "vacation" clothing, not work-wear! Another factor for us in not completely dressing up is luggage. Depending on how many of us are traveling and which airline we are flying we can be paying for 4-12 (sometimes our six sons and soon to be four wives travel with us) checked bags each way. If we take a small carry on full of shorts, tees (maybe a polo or blouse thrown in) we can save a bundle on baggage fees.

 

[Jenny Sanders]

I think dressing up for dinner is fun. If I'm dining at a Signature restaurant, I want to look nice, and be respectful of the environment.

 

[wifey]

Let me start by saying we generally dress up slightly for signature dining (boys in dress shorts and a polo and DH in similar fashion. I might wear dress shorts and a short sleeveless blouse (depending on the time of year). Part of the Disney "draw" for our family is that DH who has to travel weekly and wear business clothes daily LOVES that he can have fine dining in Disney while wearing something that feels like "vacation" clothing, not work-wear! Another factor for us in not completely dressing up is luggage. Depending on how many of us are traveling and which airline we are flying we can be paying for 4-12 (sometimes our six sons and soon to be four wives travel with us) checked bags each way. If we take a small carry on full of shorts, tees (maybe a polo or blouse thrown in) we can save a bundle on baggage fees.

Interesting.... We take as little luggage as possible yet still manage to take a few smarter outfits each. For the three of us we only have two suitcases for two weeks vacation that are always underweight. I totally get what you mean about not wanting to wear business attire if you have to wear it all year around.
I don't envy your packing lists! That's a lot of people to prep for on vacation I doubt I could manage wrangling all the different elements to organise that many folks. Disney should give Moms like you their own medals for being itinerary and packing planners extraordinaire.

 

[TeresaWen]

Everyone's idea of vacation is different. We go at a very relaxed pace wherever we vacation. We do dress for dinner but we also enjoy relaxing at our resort between the day's activities and night activities. I really enjoy a glass of wine on our balcony after a shower and before we head back out. I can totally understand not wanting to head back just to change.

I can't say our dinner has ever been impacted by what anyone else was wearing.

 

[laurainsem]

We are not a dressy family by any stretch of the imagination. However, when we go to a place like Narcoosees we at least put on a nice shirt and usually slacks. I can't imagine being in there in my park clothes, it would feel weird. The ambiance screams for nice clothes.

 

[olliesmom]

For regular TS restaurants we wear our regular park clothes. For signatures, since we take an afternoon break anyways we take a shower and change into clean shorts/polos/sundress. It just makes the meal feel a little bit more special to us, but what the diners around us are wearing has no impact on our enjoyment!

 

[awalker1015]

I dressed up a little (sundress, sandals) I April when DH and I went alone. Our fanciest meal was at Captains Grill. But when we travel with the kids it's park attire all the at. But we never eat at anything fancier than say San Angel or Biergarten.

 

[12disneybee]

I wear park attire..no tank tops or flip flops..
Remember we are in Disney
Don't worry about other people...do what's best for you.
Truthfully, what the family next to me is wearing does not impact my meal..
Who is anyone to determine if someone else is dressed up enough...it's merely your opinion.

 

[BrokeMack]

At home I get irritated if people dress poorly at nice events and restaurants, but Disney is different. I don't expect people to pack extra clothes, head back to their hotel after a sweaty park day, shower, change and head out again for dinner. We don't really do any of the signatures or nicer TS restaurants though, but I could understand a higher expectation at many of those locations (maybe not Spirit of Aloha or Hoop Dee Doo).

 

[Uncleromulus]

We dress for dinner when in WDW. That said we allow plenty of time to return to our room, shower and change and take transport to the restaurants. Good quality polo shirts or short sleeved shirts for the guys and Suitable footwear and for me usually a nice dress that's comfortable but smart and a pair of strapped sandals.

We have been a little disappointed to see folks at Signature restaurants in swimwear and flip flops dining next to families who have taken notice of the dress code required and stated when booked. Honestly they need to tighten up on the dress codes. I can appreciate folks can get waylaid during the day by other events and kids get tired ( heck even the adults do too ). BUT Why insist on booking the ADRs that the restaurant has a dress code if they just ignore it when it suits them to?

You need to read the dress "code" carefully--you are ASKED to comply. You are not REQUIRED to. And if you decide not to comply, there is a very short list of what you simply CANNOT wear.

We eat at Signatures exclusively and I believe they do enforce the "not permitted" list--never seen anyone in swimwear--and flip flops are fine anyway, since footwear isn't mentioned anywhere.